imaginative

adjective

i-'ma-jə-nə-tiv How to pronounce imaginative (audio)
Definition of imaginativenext
1
as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat

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2
as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee

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Recent Examples of imaginative His legacy as a pioneer in sci-fi television continues to inspire new generations through his imaginative worlds and unforgettable characters. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Instead of letting the lemon tree’s leaves fall and wither, the culinary team makes oils to use in Scholtmeyer’s imaginative cooking. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Instead of creating a carbon-copy of Disney's American theme parks, its designers, who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering, tailored the Shanghai site to the local market. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Teachers decide what type of class to offer — academic or imaginative. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for imaginative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
  1. inventive
  2. innovative
  3. creative
  4. clever
  5. talented
Adjective
  • AlloClae — one of the more inventive products in this category— is our latest reminder.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • The less inventive through lines & missteps had everything to do with gravity.
    — Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of inventive
Adjective
  • For Telemundo and NBCUniversal, the tournament has been a great opportunity to test the boundaries of innovative broadcasting, digital and social media options and enhancements.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • The scale of this challenge calls for technical expertise, commercial collaboration, and innovative investment strategies.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of innovative
Adjective
  • Their full-backs will look to get forward, while Sander Berge will anchor the midfield alongside the adventurous Patrick Berg and the creative presence of Odegaard.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Welcome any chance to make art or explore your creative talents.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • So began a clever tradition in which clothes dryers, rotisserie ovens, popcorn machines and other gadgets replaced the bassist’s conventional amp stacks.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Defensively strong enough to stifle their talented attackers, with the technical ability to pierce their backline on the counter.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • But laziness, alcoholism and a lack of talent led Marx to conclude that for people like himself, the only way to achieve success was to take (steal) wealth from those more talented and ambitious.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
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